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Watch: Rachel Reeves gives speech on UK economy at International Monetary Fund in Washington DC

Watch again as chancellor Rachel Reeves gave a speech on the UK economy at the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC on Wednesday (23 April).

The Independent UK

Could Trump be leading the world into recession?

Growth forecasts for the US and other advanced economies have been sharply downgraded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the wake of dramatic swings in US president Donald Trump’s economic policy. But could the uncertainty and the turmoil in financial markets eventually be enough to push the world into…

The Conversation

IMF Warns Of 'Intensified' Risks To Outlook For Public Finances

Donald Trump's tariff plans have increased the risks to public finances, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, warning countries to get their spending plans under control and prepare for "sharper" trade-offs.

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Rachel Reeves is besieged on all sides and needs a dramatic intervention to save UK economy

NEWS ANALYSIS: As Rachel Reeves prepares for a career defining speech in Washington DC, political editor David Maddox looks at the competing forces turning her dreams of economic growth into a nightmare

The Independent UK

Trump live updates: Just 37% of Americans approve of president’s handling of economy, poll shows

The majority of Americans now fear a recession, even as Donald Trump conceded ultra-high tariffs on China would fall but would not hit zero

The Independent UK

New tax rises warning as borrowing jumps in UK hit by Donald Trump tariff wars

Public sector net borrowing rose to £151.9 billion in the year to the end of March - equal to £95,300 per household

Evening Standard

UK borrowing nearly £15bn above official forecast as pressure grows on Reeves

New figures come as the UK’s growth forecast is slashed

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Wednesday briefing: Can the latest ceasefire talks in London break the stalemate in Ukraine?

In today’s newsletter: As world leaders gather in the UK this week, any hope of breaking the deadlock when Russia and Ukraine refuse to compromise could mean the US walks away

The Guardian - UK

UK-US trade talks live: Reeves insists Trump is ‘keen to do a deal with the UK’ ahead of crunch talks

The chancellor will have her first face-to-face meeting with US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president will be ‘very nice’ to China; Musk to step back from Doge

Donald Trump says tariffs on China will be dropped “substantially” as IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from tariffs – key US politics stories from 22 April

The Guardian - US

Chancellor vows to defend British interests ahead of meetings in Washington

Rachel Reeves will meet American counterpart Scott Bessant for talks on an economic deal between the US and UK

Evening Standard

Morning Mail: ‘lying’ claims in leaders’ debate, IMF rings global economic alarm bell, Gore lashes Trump

Australia expected to lose $13bn in output thanks to Trump tariffs, body says; Nine awards third debate to Peter Dutton after familiar exchanges

The Guardian - AU

IMF Report: Trump Trade War Will Hurt Both U.S. and Global Economies

Predictions for U.S. and global economic growth are down since January.

Reason

Stocks Rebound Sharply on Trade Deal Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +2.51%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +2.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.63%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +2.52%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Rebounds on US Trade Deal Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.65%. The dollar rallied moderately Tuesday and rebounded from Monday's 3-year low. Short covering emerged in the dollar Tuesday on trade deal optimism after US trade negotiators said they have made "significant progress" toward a bilateral trade deal with India following talks...

The Independent UK

It’s official – Donald Trump is bad for the world economy

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The IMF’s downgrade of global growth forecasts, a direct result of US tariffs, will only add to the pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to make the case during her visit to Washington for a fabled US-UK free trade agreement

Al Jazeera

IMF warns Trump tariffs are fuelling uncertain global economic outlook

Economists recently echoed concerns of global financial uncertainty and say a recession is more likely.

The Guardian - UK

Reeves flies to US to push Trump to sign trade agreement

Chancellor hopes to persuade Trump to cut tariffs on Britain’s exports

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the IMF’s warning: Donald Trump could cost the world a trillion dollars

Editorial: The US president’s economic agenda collides with fragile financial systems, triggering market fears, investor flight and developing nation chaos

AAP

Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy

Australia is not following the "bouncing ball" of Donald Trump's daily shifts, the treasurer says, amid predictions of a bigger-than-expected economic hit.

The Independent UK

Interest rates are set to go down in the UK next month - here’s why

Interest rates are likely to go down next month - but much could yet be decided by how fast the issues around tariffs are resolved

The National (Scotland)

Labour told to stop pandering to US as UK growth expectations slashed

LABOUR has been told to stop “scraping around” for minor deal changes with the US and to work on building better ties with the EU following a…

Euronews

Eurozone consumer confidence falls to 18-month lows as tariffs bite

Eurozone consumer confidence hits 18-month low as US tariffs bite. IMF cuts global growth forecasts while Lagarde urges policy flexibility

The Independent UK

Trump tariffs will slash UK’s economic growth, warns IMF

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Stocks Climb on Trade Deal Optimism and Strong Q1 Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.82%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.13%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.98%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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